Hall Council, Residence Hall Association (RHA), & Leadership Presented by: Residence Hall Association Michael: lead introductions and open the presentation 2

What’s Your Motivation? Steph

Understanding Residence Hall Association (RHA) and Hall Council Steph Choose Your Own Adventure!

Our Goals and Values The goals of RHA are: RHA Core Values To advocate for the residents, on behalf of the residents To plan, host, and/or sponsor initiatives for the residents Act as a liaison between the residents and University administration Build a sense of community throughout the residence halls RHA Core Values Providing a Voice for resident students Advocacy on behalf of residents Building a Sense of Community through community programs Creating Social Connections Steph

Residence Hall Association (RHA) Steph --- visual aid of how RHA is the umbrella org. Holly Pointe Commons

Residence Hall Association The Residence Hall Association (RHA) of Rowan University represents the on-campus student population and is the primary voice for all residential students. RHA will promote inclusivity and advocate for the good will of every resident on campus. We will develop a sense of community through positive initiatives to promote student life, organize Hall Councils to represent the interests of each residence hall, and develop university-wide events for students to enjoy. RHA will also promote the leadership development of every student who resides on campus. Steph

Hall Councils Each residence hall and apartment has its own Hall Council comprised of residents within their community. Each hall elects its own residents to the Executive Board of their Hall Council which also includes a Hall Representative that represents their hall to RHA. Hall Councils are responsible for representing the residents of the building, advocating for improvements and the wants of the residents in their hall, overseeing a budget for their Hall Council, working with other Hall Councils and RHA for the benefit of the community, and developing programs and events for residents to enjoy. Steph

Hall Council and RHA Campus-Wide In Hall advised by each RD and ARD. RHA level responsibilities- Larger on-campus events. Large scale advocacy. Provide direction or guidance for halls. Represent the on campus voice. Umbrella organization. Campus-level committees In Hall advised by each RD and ARD. Hall level responsibilities- Build community in the hall and complex. Smaller hall based events. Generate pride for residence hall/ complex. Have representation at RHA and be the voice for the hall. Steph

Hall Initiatives and positive change. Community Voice Provides a forum where residents are comfortable presenting community issues: Building Issues Public Safety Campus Life Hall Initiatives and positive change. You have the power to work with your advisor to advocate for your on-campus experience. nicole

Events in your hall will be what you want. Plan Your Experience Events in your hall will be what you want. Social or Education Events that bring your peers together as a large community. Promote building/area pride at sporting events and campus events Steph

Summer 2015- Laying the Foundation Research and development Gathered resources from peer institutions via regional and national professional organizations Developed constitutions for Hall Council and Residence Hall Association; adapted other documents Made plans for two-day retreat/training for interested student leaders prior to move-in Summer Orientation, Promotion & Fall Prep Promoted HC/ RHA at orientation via quarter-sheets Brochures mailed home to all incoming students Email sent to all incoming and returning residential students Presented opportunities to get involved with HC/ RHA this semester Invitation to come to campus on August 27th Swag ordered to distribute promotional items to every student at move-in Michael

2015-2016 Our First Year Highlights Building our Organization Established a foundation for RHA and Hall Council Held a leadership day training in October and Leadership Series dates in the spring Participated in many campus events (homecoming, haunted student center, back to the boro etc.) Held a campus wide manhunt game Advocated for our residents Added more RHA exec board positions! Held our first Leadership Banquet Michael

2016-2017 Building our Name Partnering with other organizations Plans on co-sponsoring events with organizations such as RAH to promote what we do Professional Development Attendance at annual NACURH conference at the University of Delaware to gain skills and knowledge from schools nationwide to improve RHA at Rowan Made plans to attend CAACURH conference at Temple University this November A Bridge with NRHH Created the National Residence Hall Honorary The Hollybush Chapter Top 1% of Residential Leaders Recognition and Service Lifetime membership Mike and Nicole Mike-first half Nicole-NRHH

2017-2018 Goals • Strengthen Hall Council • Increase our advocacy Initiatives • Successfully achieve our Advocacy goals • Enhance membership and build a strong community • Host and/or Sponsor fun and engaging programs • Continue to expand the presence of RHA at Rowan • Successfully host a Regional Business Conference in February 2018 Mike and Nicole Mike-first half Nicole-NRHH

Hall Council Structure President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Parliamentarian HC RHA Representatives Resident Director (RD) as Advisor Assistant Resident Director (ARD) as Co-Advisor Nicole

RHA Structure President: Michael Webster Vice-President: Falisha Lormejuste Secretary: Bria Murray Treasurer: Kelsey Miller National Communications Coordinator (NCC): Miriam Kontoh Parliamentarian Outreach Liaison Marketing and Programming Coordinator Committees Advisor: Barry Hendler Advisor: Diamond Bolden Michael

CAACURH & NACURH Vision “The National Association of College and University Residence Halls, NACURH Inc., seeks to create a network of engaged citizens sharing common experiences through residential leadership opportunities.” Michael